help out

verb

1. to assist or aid (someone), esp by sharing the burden
2. to share the burden or cost of something with (another person)

Idioms and Phrases

Give additional assistance, as in I offered to help out with the holiday rush at the store . [Early 1600s]

Example Sentences

Nevertheless, this month S. decided to go back to help out at a different hospital but was displaced again on Nov. 7, his family’s fifth displacement in a month.

From Salon

“People always say, ‘Oh, look at those loving brothers all trying to help out each other,’ ” Perry told USA Today.

From Los Angeles Times

Blackwell’s sons sometimes help out in the studio, sweeping up wood dust and sanding boards.

From Los Angeles Times

“I feel like all three of us are versatile running backs and we just want to help out any way we can.”

From Los Angeles Times

It wasn’t like there was something wrong with him, but it wasn’t until later where it was like, “Hey, Dad, you have to help out with the chores.”

From Los Angeles Times

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• urge